15 Questions
What is the function of inflammation?
To eliminate the initial cause of cell injury, clear out damaged cells and tissues, and initiate tissue repair
Which of the following are the five cardinal signs of inflammation?
Heat, pain, redness, swelling, and loss of function
How is acute inflammation achieved in the body?
By the increased movement of plasma and leukocytes from the blood into the injured tissues
What are the harmful stimuli that can lead to tissue destruction if there is too little inflammation?
Bacteria
Which type of immunity does inflammation belong to?
Innate immunity
What is chronic inflammation associated with?
Hay fever, periodontal disease, atherosclerosis, and osteoarthritis
What distinguishes chronic inflammation from acute inflammation?
Chronic inflammation involves the simultaneous destruction and healing of tissue, while acute inflammation lasts only a few days
What is the main characteristic of acute inflammation?
A short-term process lasting only a few days
What does the suffix -itis usually refer to?
Inflammation
What is the typical cause of acute inflammation?
Pathogens, allergens, toxins, burns, and frostbite
What are Toll-like receptors (TLRs) responsible for recognizing?
Microbial pathogens
Which type of inflammation involves a coordinated and systemic mobilization response of various immune mediators?
Acute inflammation
What is the distinction between infection and inflammation?
Infection involves the body's inflammatory response, while inflammation solely implies microbial invasive cause for observed inflammatory reaction
What does urethritis refer to strictly?
'Urethral microbial invasion'
What are some typical causes of chronic inflammation?
Ischemia and autoimmune diseases
Test your knowledge about the biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Explore the protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators, as well as the function of inflammation in eliminating cell injury and initiating tissue repair.
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